2. Disadvantages of pet sterilization
Of course, one thing has advantages and disadvantages, and pet sterilization also has certain disadvantages.
① Pets may get fat after sterilization, which is caused by the changes of hormone metabolism in pets, and may also be caused by increased appetite and inactivity after sterilization, while pet obesity may easily lead to diabetes, endocrine disorders, poor cardiopulmonary function, constipation, urinary calculi, joint strain and other problems. Therefore, the lifestyle and diet health of sterilized pets should be strictly controlled, which requires pet owners to spend more time and energy.
② After sterilization, pets may suffer from endocrine disorders due to androgen deficiency, which may easily increase the risk of skin diseases. Therefore, sterilized pets may need to eat formula dog food for a long time to alleviate endocrine problems.
Pet sterilization is risky. In order to save money, many pet owners will not take their pets to regular hospitals for sterilization, and the risk of surgery will be higher. After pet sterilization, it is likely to cause complications due to adverse anesthesia reaction and improper suture, which will lead to wound inflammation, bacterial infection and other problems. Cats are also prone to stress when they are sterilized, which is even worse for their health.
Generally speaking, pet sterilization has some disadvantages, but it is basically a problem of surgical risk and postoperative recovery. Generally speaking, as long as pet owners choose a regular hospital for sterilization and take good care of their pets after operation, the harm caused by sterilization can be reduced. Comparatively speaking, the benefits of pet sterilization are more obvious, and many pets will become more docile after sterilization. Therefore, pet owners can fully consider various factors, weigh the pros and cons, and then decide whether to sterilize their pets. Of course, no matter whether the pet is sterilized or not, whether it is healthy or not, the pet owner should be responsible to the end, and the responsibility of keeping a pet should be viewed from the human level.
Second, the best time for pet sterilization
The sterilization time of dogs and cats is also very important because it is related to the physical recovery and health protection of pets after sterilization. There have been two opinions about the best time for pet sterilization. The first is to sterilize pets before their first estrus at the age of 6-8 months, which can reduce the occurrence of diseases such as mammary gland hyperplasia and breast tumor, and also reduce the behavior of pets leaving estrus after sterilization.
But the problem is that pets need to be sterilized after their sexual organs mature, and estrus is the main criterion to judge whether their sexual organs are mature or not. Therefore, it is difficult to judge when it is better to castrate pets before their first estrus. Moreover, sterilization of pets when they are too young is likely to affect the development of their body organs, and the risk of anesthesia during sterilization will also increase, which is likely to make postoperative recovery more difficult. The second way is to sterilize the pet half a month after the first estrus, so as to ensure that the sexual organs of the pet are mature, and the hormone secretion of the pet is also in a gentle state after half a month of estrus, which can reduce the bleeding during the operation.
Be careful not to be sterilized during estrus;
The first estrus of dogs and cats is about six months to one year old, but some dogs and cats develop relatively slowly and may not estrus until one year old, so pets mainly observe the behavior changes of dogs and cats at this age and sterilize them half a month after the first estrus. It should be noted that pets should not be sterilized when they are in estrus. First of all, it is difficult to control them because they are usually grumpy. In addition, if you are sterilized in estrus, the pet is likely to bleed heavily, endangering the pet's life. Many pet owners don't pay enough attention to the matter of pet sterilization, or don't choose the best time to sterilize their pets. In fact, sterilization itself is not easy for pets. If there is no mistake in the choice of time, it will do more harm to the pet's body and mind, so it is necessary to sterilize the pet in time.
Third, the precautions for pet sterilization
After all, it takes a knife to sterilize a pet, which has certain risks and many problems to pay attention to. If you make a decision at will and take your pet for sterilization, it will also increase the harm of pet sterilization. Precautions for pet sterilization are mainly divided into three parts: preoperative preparation, intraoperative observation and postoperative recovery, as follows:
1, preoperative preparation
Before dogs and cats are sterilized, pets should have a physical examination, because sterilization requires anesthesia. If the pet is sick, the risk of operation may increase, or unexpected situations may occur during the operation. Physical examination can let doctors know the physical condition of pets in advance, which is convenient for doctors to judge whether sterilization can be carried out.
Before sterilization, pets must be fully immunized, the injection time should be more than three weeks, and the basic immunization must be in place. Because pets may be infected after surgery, if they are not fully immunized, their life safety will not be guaranteed.
Pets mainly bathe their pets in advance, because they can't bathe for one month after sterilization, and they should fast and drink eight hours before operation to avoid vomiting during operation.
In addition, pet owners should also clean their homes, especially the corners, before neutering their pets, because cats may be afraid of light and sound and don't want to see people after neutering, so cleaning their homes can reduce the possibility of wound infection. The glutaraldehyde decabromobromide solution (Pointe) can be used for environmental disinfection, which can inactivate feline plague, canine plague, herpes virus, influenza virus, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella and other purulent bacteria in the environment, and effectively avoid wound infection during sterilization of dogs and cats.
It is best for pet owners to prepare an air box in advance, which is convenient for taking their pets to the hospital before operation, and can also reduce the bumps on the way home after operation.
2. Intraoperative observation
Pet sterilization needs to remove the pet's sexual organs, so it needs surgical removal. Sterilization of male pets requires a small incision in the upper scrotum to squeeze out the testicles and part of the vas deferens and remove them.
During the operation, pets mainly try to appease their emotions and avoid violent resistance or pressure during anesthesia. Some male pets may have cryptorchidism, so it is best for pet owners to ask a doctor to determine whether their two testicles are in the scrotum, otherwise it will be more complicated to do cryptorchidism surgery later. The ovaries on both sides of the female pet must be removed, which also needs special attention, otherwise it is likely to be estrus after the operation. If the pet has an emergency during the operation, the pet owner should not be too alarmed, let alone interfere with the doctor's work, otherwise it will only expose the pet to greater danger.
It doesn't take much time for pets to be sterilized, and pets recover quickly. Generally, pets can move normally the next day after surgery. However, the sterilization of female pets is relatively complicated, which requires a lateral incision or abdominal incision to remove the uterus and ovaries, and the recovery time of pets after surgery will increase accordingly, generally taking two to three days. However, pet sterilization is a routine operation with little risk. As long as it is carried out in a regular hospital, pet owners need not worry too much.
3, postoperative recovery
Postoperative recovery is a key link, and there are many details to pay attention to.
① Pets need to wear elizabeth circle after operation. Male pets need to wear it for one week and female pets need to wear it for about two weeks.
② Don't eat or drink water within eight hours after operation. You may have a slight fever that night, so the pet owner must always pay attention to the temperature changes of the pet.
(3) Pets may be anorexic after sterilization, and their mood will be relatively low. These are all normal phenomena. Pet owners can prepare digestible food for them, and the water that pets drink should be changed frequently.
(4) Avoid strenuous exercise after operation, otherwise it is likely to pull the wound and slow the recovery of the wound. Also, the wound must not get wet, and you can't bathe your pet for a month. If a pet's sterilized wound gets wet or is pulled, it can be sterilized by using a skin spray. This spray is a special wound hemostatic spray for pets, which can promote the growth and preservation of wound granulation and help the wound recover quickly after operation. It can also be used for daily scratches, scratches, bites and burns of dogs and cats. However, if the pet's wound is particularly infected or torn, it is necessary to go to the pet hospital for examination in time, which may require debridement and re-suture.
⑤ Special attention should be paid to diet after pet sterilization. Many pets gain weight after sterilization because pet owners don't control their diet well. They feel that making up after surgery leads to obesity. In fact, after the operation, you only need to supplement your pet with nutrition normally and try to eat lightly. More importantly, it is necessary to avoid wound infection, rather than blindly supplementing nutrition for pets. Of course, the precautions for pet sterilization do not stop there. Pet owners should learn more relevant knowledge to help their pets recover better.
The matter of pet sterilization needs to be treated with a rational eye. Whether it is the choice of sterilization time, preoperative preparation and postoperative recovery, these need to be considered by the pet owner according to the specific situation. Only by comprehensive consideration can we reduce the risk of surgery and reduce the physical harm of sterilization to pets. If you still have questions about pet sterilization, you can also consult an online pet doctor.